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I also use stick aiming on every shot. Here is my reasoning. We must know where the shot line is from the back hand to the contact point to consistently pocket balls When I am sighting from one step back I place the back hand and the cue tip on this line. I forget where I learned it but...

Contrary to what appears to be popular opinion I use an open bridge whenever possible. I use a closed bridge when I have to such as near a rail or over a ball or for long draw shots. Here is why. With an open bridge the cue stick rests against the bone on my thumb and on my index finger. With...

I learned something here. Obviously this designer did not discuss the function of a pool table with pool players as evidenced by the lack of diamonds on the table. Apparently some designers are primarily concerned with their own creativity. I would be more impressed with a design that...

I agree with Kanecalgry. The second row is important. The balls need to be touching each other as well. If the head ball is racked 1/16" off center towards the front of the table it will also effect the break (fewer balls pocketed). Some smaller players don't seem to be able to determine when...

Not that anyone is listening, but just in case, I would go with Corey. We need a team player who helps improve the image. If I got to choose among the active great players in this country who contribute to the sport it would be Corey Duel.

There is good support for this position. Back in the late 50s a study of psychotherapists was conducted. Fifty percent of the patients who asked for therapy were put on a waiting list and never saw a therapist. The other 50% were seen by a therapist. Six months later both groups had resolved...

Best guess is there is something else going on in your life. You said you played well after the league play so my bet would be something with your team mates. or something related to team play. The skills are there. For some reason you do not want to use them. Here is a trick to find what is...

Looks like the one I built several years ago "][/URL] Built mine for $100.00 or so. After checking with Brunswick (and their expensive lighting) I went with daylight tubes. Cost a little more but these old eyes appreciated the extra light. I used two 2 X 4s and then used 1/4" paneling to...

A special message for Tramp Steamer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0 Ya gotta listen to it though.

One of the things I have learned, and learned to live with, is the idea that playing pool well is a synchronized symphony of mental and physical movements. Change one aspect of the game and it seems to have an effect on many other aspects. In my attempts I try to change only one thing at a time...

From the Free Dictionary hus·tle (hsl) v. hus·tled, hus·tling, hus·tles v.intr. 1. To move or act energetically and rapidly: We hustled to get dinner ready on time. 2. To push or force one's way. 3. To act aggressively, especially in business dealings. 4. Slang a. To obtain...

A tribute to Sunny One from Johnny Mathis :smile: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blAOfI7uOow I think he says it all. Every time I see her post it makes me think of this song. Someone is pretty lucky to have such a woman in his life.

I did something similar to a set I owned: I used wax remover ! Anyway, Bob's suggestion is "spot on." I tried many different solutions and nothing worked well. Aramith used to make two versions of its cleaner. One was more industrial grade for heavily soiled balls. Get that one if you can. Use...

That is where it is just different strokes for different folks. I learned to "stay down" by making myself learn to see the CB strike the OB. I reasoned that if I did not see the actual impact I could not "know" what I did wrong. Later I learned to "replay" the shot in my head. Like rewinding a...

In general I agree with Sean. CB last is one way of addressing flaws in one's fundamentals. I suspect that for some people, who have used it extensively, it becomes their primary way of shooting. My recommendation to Rick would be to try to determine why CB last is helping his game. Rick what...

The football pass is shooting at a moving target. I think that is substantially different than shooting at a static target. As to why CB last works for you I can hazard a guess. In golf they often use an intermediate target. For me it is about 10 - 20 feet in front of the golf ball. I pick this...

The hand follows the eye. It seems to me the answer is that simple. Point at a spot on the wall with your index finger. Did you look at the spot as you raised your hand or did you look at your finger? While I can look at my finger as I point at the spot, it is more comfortable (natural) to look...

And from Robert Byrne (1998). "Byrne's New Standard Book Of Pool and Billiards." page 19, "11. Look at the object ball last, not the cue ball." Originally published 1978.

I remember a road player in Youngstown, OH who walked into the Holiday Inn where a local tournament was being held and said he would play anyone 9-Ball for $50.00 a game. I heard from by-standers that he was Alan Hopkins running buddy at the time (early 90s). Never did find out his name. Anyway...